DHS officers posed as concerned citizens, joining Signal groups and taking photos of community meetingsSign up for the Breaking News US newsletter emailNewly disclosed records reveal how undercover federal agents posed as concerned community members to spy on residents and activists who opposed Immi gration and Customs Enforcement’s (ICE) crackdown in Minnesota.Internal Department of Homeland Security (DHS) files, disclosed in federal court and reviewed by the Guardian, document the actions of several undercover agents, including one who went by the username “peanutbutterjelly” in Signal chats with activists. The documents show that the officer kept records of Signal conversations, screenshotting chats about protest plans, and offering to help with fundraising efforts and volunteer recruitment. Continue reading... ...read more read less